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What does Christianity teach about …. God’s Will. What kind of God do we have? . Let us Pray…. Paul to the Corinthians…. With ALL your heart … we must trust "thrusting yourself into the arms of"
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What does Christianity teach about … God’s Will
Paul to the Corinthians… • With ALL your heart… • we must trust • "thrusting yourself into the arms of" • With all your heart you must trust the Lord. Lean not on your own judgment; always let him lead you and he will clear the road for you to follow.
What does it mean to "clear?" • God is bound to us by a promise to love us.
Five ways to know God's will…. • Look in the Bible. • Pray. • Use what God gives through you. • Accept coaching and Christian friendship. • Make a commitment.
Was it God's will, what happened in …? • God allows us to have freedom. • We chose to do some terrible things.
10 questions to help discern the will of God: • As we decide what to do, is it consistent with the 10 commandments? • Will it deepen my relationship with Jesus Christ? • If I do it, will it bring joy to God's heart and help me grow as an empowered follower of Christ?" • How does it line up with what the Bible says?
10 questions to help discern the will of God: • Is it adventuresome enough to require God's power in order to become a reality? • Have I prayed and asked God to show me and give to me what he wants? • Am I eager to thank God before it happens? • Does it express authentic love and will it bring ultimate good to everyone involved?
10 questions to help discern the will of God: • Will it cause me to grow and utilize talents and gifts God has given? • Will my expenditures still allow me to generously give 10% or more of my money for the Lord's work and the needs of others?
NEXT WEEK… WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY TEACH ABOUT… Suffering